Strong cognac-inspired ‘unfiltered wheat beer’ (with loads of viscous yeast resin) boasts bruised orange, fig juice, and prune-dried banana-clove resonation. Closer to a midrange barleywine or a less potent sherry.

Chewy molasses-soaked raisin-pureed stewed prune opening enriches dark-spiced brown-sugared chocolate malt sweetness of robust doppelbock. Honeyed nut, almond, pecan, and hazelnut illusions gather along tertiary port-whiskey slip.

Wavering ‘high gravity dopplebock lager’ reminiscent of light brown ale or mild porter. Dark-roasted hop-embittered caramel malting picks up smoked molasses simmer and chewy brown chocolate-y whir. Recessive banana, cherry, and prune notes aid lilting barleywine swirl.

Mellow moderate-bodied German-styled bock suspiciously blends white ale fruiting into doughy pilsner inclination. Despite bold 8% alcohol flow, soft fizzy-hopped sourdough persistency and gentle pear-apple-nectar cascade lighten slightly hazed amber body. Minor marzipan sweetness gets lost.

Honey-soaked, roasted barley-scented, moderate-bodied bock pours like prune juice. Barleywine, caramel, and molasses delicately seep through heavy cream texture but staid finish could be more convincing.

Robust prune-hued, butterscotch-scented, raisin-dominated full-bodied doppelbock closer to rich barleywine than dry port with its malt-lacquered pungency, nutty caramel embrace, and sticky prune finish proving quite a contrast from mild Mundien Light.

Peppy amber mediocrity lacks efficient cognac thrust and molded orange-fig appeal of truer robust dry bocks. Less fruity than August Schell’s Maifest, less spicy than Pale Ale, allowing meandering malt murk to overwhelm candied dab and dry prune finish.

Light amber-hued hop-fizzed Scotch malt-infused bock backs bittersweet fruity nature with barley-mocha restraint, losing luster when warmed, becoming oily.

Luminous cloudy auburn-hued bock registers up-front burgundy wanderlust furthered by sweet-sour banana-clove perk, rich plum-prune tartness, and mild grape skin tannins. Perfumed hop insistence delicately nudges honey nut-roasted pale-crystal malting and sweet butterscotch-vanilla subsidy, culminating in creamy barleywine resonance. Not as heavily alcoholic as stronger doppelbocks, yet rich, assertive, stimulating.

Stiff boozy sway sidles sensational chestnut-hued ruby-tinged ‘06 anniversary bid. Resounding cherry-apricot-tangerine bulk gains raspberry puree/ stewed prune interlude to barleywine-brandy finish. Brimful floral bouquet, ample coriander-clove-nutmeg midst, and sedate vanilla-banana bread illusions fortify radiant rummy chocolate backdrop.

Noticeably lacking Ayinger tag, Celebrator’s at the threshold of distinct full-bodied Bavarian-styled brewing. Its beautiful jet-black frame, frothy whipped cream tan head, and sweet chocolate whiff offer up-front resilience maintained by lactose stout-like chewy caramel thickness. Sharp charred hop bite emboldens tobacco chew, pine, fig, and cola nut illusions as brown sugar, honeyed molasses, and toffee coat lofty Black Forest cake signature. Buttered pecan, toasted almond, burnt cedar, and hazelnut paint the corners, enchanting the earthy grain bottom to an…